Why CRM Implementations Fail

Why CRM Implementations Fail

Eddy Tuvinksy (ET) sells for a distributor of cosmetics. Over 25 years, ET has worked at three companies, joining Distro, one year ago. “Steady Eddy” as he is known, has had career success, and knows how to sell! Shortly after joining, ET learned that Distro had a...
Do I Need a CRM

Do I Need a CRM

Business owners and sales managers ask this question frequently. What are the symptoms that indicate my team needs a CRM? Many sales departments operate successfully without a CRM. Good salespeople make sales. The CRM doesn’t make sales and it doesn’t make bad...
Reasons Not to Get a CRM

Reasons Not to Get a CRM

“I would never get a CRM!” said Jim who sold operational consulting services. Mary Jones (MJ), his boss, wanted to implement a CRM and Jim was opposed. What were his reasons? MJOPS MJOPS is 5 years old. MJ has 3 salespeople and has yet to experience consistent growth....
Getting Prospects to See The Need

Getting Prospects to See The Need

Here’s the scenario. You’ve met a new prospect who might need your services. How do you know? You’ve engaged, talked about common interests, and the company seems to have the right characteristics and vibe.  Now it’s time to find out if the prospect has a problem you...
Gamify Your CRM for Success

Gamify Your CRM for Success

How can you make your CRM fun to use? Whether you are a solopreneur or VP of Sales, you are more likely to get the team on board when it is fun to use the CRM.  Who Likes a CRM? Many salespeople shudder when you mention CRMs. They think drudgery; it’s another system...
More Sales Less Fatigue

More Sales Less Fatigue

Charlie Winston owns a residential cleaning service. She has 15 crews serving 5 zip codes, 5 sales reps, and she was frustrated. She needed to be everywhere at once and hated missing commitments. Yet, sales were flat for 2 years. Follow Up Fatigue Blocks Sales Charlie...